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Vidiyum Neram

From Sethupathi IPS · 1994

Lyricist
Vaali
Singer
Sunandha
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Sethupathi IPS
Movie release year
1994
Lyrics added on
13 Nov 2018

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
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Vidiyum neram arugil vandhathu
Childrens :Vidiyum neram arugil vandhathu
Female :Irulum vilagi odappoguthu
Childrens :Irulum vilagi odappoguthu
Female :Piraiyae valarum piraiyae
Thunivae namadhu thunaiyae
Vidiyum neram arugil vandhathu
Irulum vilagi odappoguthu
Piraiyae valarum piraiyae
Thunivae namadhu thunaiyae
Naalu pakkam theengu vanthu
Soozhndhapodhilum
Naduvil nindru por thoduththa
Kattabommanum
Velu naachchi vellaidhevan
Marudhupaandiyum
Vazhndhirundha naattil thaanae
Naamum vaazhgirom
Paadamaagavae padithadhillaiya
Padiththa nyaabagam ninaivil illaiya
Naanum neeyum aamai pola anji nirpatha
Maanilaththil dharmam thannai
Soodhu kavvalaam
Aanapothum meendum ingu
Dharmam vellallaam
Meesai vaiththa kavingan sonna
Vaarththai allava
Neengal antha bharathikku peran allava
Vaanilaavaiyae megam moodalaam
Kaattru veesinaal kalaindhu odalaam
Nambugindra pergalukku vaazhkkai nichchayam
Vidiyum neram arugil vandhathu
Childrens :Mmmm…mm…mmm…mm…
Female :Irulum vilagi odappoguthu
Childrens :Mmmm…mm…mmm…mm…
Female :Piraiyae valarum piraiyae
Thunivae namadhu thunaiyae
Mmm mmm mmm mmm mmm
Mmm mmm mmm mmm mmm
The time of dawn has drawn near
Children: The time of dawn has drawn near
Female: The darkness is about to flee away
Children: The darkness is about to flee away
Female: O crescent moon, growing crescent!
Courage is our only companion!
The time of dawn has drawn near
The darkness is about to flee away
O crescent moon, growing crescent!
Courage is our only companion!
Even when danger came from all four sides
and surrounded them,
they stood right in the center and fought—
Kattabomman,
Velu Nachiyar, Vellaiyathevan,
and the Maruthu brothers!
Isn't it in the very land where they lived
that we live too?
Haven't you read this in your lessons?
Don't you remember what you studied?
Should you and I cower in fear like a tortoise?
In this world, righteousness
may be gripped by deceit,
but even so, once again,
righteousness will win!
Aren't these the words spoken
by the mustachioed poet?
Aren't you all the grandchildren of that Bharathi?
Clouds may hide the moon in the sky,
but when the wind blows, they will scatter and flee!
For those who keep faith, life is certain!
The time of dawn has drawn near
Children: Mmm... mm... mmm... mm...
Female: The darkness is about to flee away
Children: Mmm... mm... mmm... mm...
Female: O crescent moon, growing crescent!
Courage is our only companion!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This uplifting and motivational song from the movie Sethupathi IPS serves as an inspiring anthem for children, instilling courage, hope, and historical pride. The song uses dawn breaking as a metaphor for overcoming adversity and darkness in life. It reminds the younger generation of the glorious bravery of legendary Tamil freedom fighters like Veerapandiya Kattabomman, Rani Velu Nachiyar, Vellaiya Devan, and the Maruthu Brothers, encouraging them to stand tall rather than retreat out of fear.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Simile (Upama / Uvamai)

“Naanum neeyum aamai pola anji nirpatha”

Comparing shrinking back in fear to a turtle pulling into its shell ('aamai pola anji nirpatha').

Metaphor (Uruvagaimai)

“Vidiyum neram arugil vandhathu / Irulum vilagi odappoguthu”

Using 'dawn' (Vidiyum neram) and 'darkness' (Irulum) as metaphors for hope/triumph and evil/troubles respectively.

Allusion (Ettuthokai / Historical Allusion)

“Velu naachchi vellaidhevan / Marudhupaandiyum”

Alluding to revolutionary historical figures (Kattabomman, Velu Nachiyar, Maruthu Pandiyar, Subramania Bharathi) to evoke patriotism and fortitude.

Rhyme / Monai (Initial Rhyme)

“Piraiyae valarum piraiyae / Thunivae namadhu thunaiyae”

Use of matching initial consonants across words or lines ('Piraiyae' / 'Thunivae').

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Trivia

The music for 'Sethupathi IPS' (1994) was composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja, with lyrics penned by Vaali. The film starred Vijayakanth and Soundarya in lead roles. This particular song is sung by K. S. Chithra alongside a children's chorus, functioning as an educational and morale-boosting track within the film's narrative.

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